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Nature’s Pride focuses on CO2 reduction and improved hygiene

Nature’s Pride and Berries Pride, together with their growers ACP from Peru and ZZ2 from South Africa, have launched an ambitious project to reduce CO2 emissions and improve access to water and hygiene (WASH). This colla..

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Provide more detailed sustainability reports

10 June 2024

Large enterprises in the Netherlands will soon be required to provide more detailed reports on their sustainability efforts. This obligation applies to publicly listed companies, banks, and insurers. Accountants will ass...

New genetically modified potato

06 June 2024

A new genetically modified potato, developed by potato breeder Dave Douches from Michigan State University, has been granted exemption from biotechnology regulations in the United States. Known as Kal91.3, this potato of...

Scientists discover fungus that breaks down plastic

06 June 2024

A marine fungus, Parengyodontium album, has been found to break down plastic. This was recently announced in the journal Science of the Total Environment. The fungus lives on plastic waste in the ocean and breaks down po...

Sustainable hygiene practices: How to approach it?

06 June 2024

The food industry faces the challenge of ensuring food safety while sustainability becomes increasingly important. How can you make the hygiene process more sustainable without compromising on food safety, efficiency, an...

Radboud: sustainable plastic is not a silver bullet

05 June 2024

Sustainable plastic turns out not to be the solution it appears to be. Despite the annual production of hundreds of millions of tons of plastic and the search for alternatives, turns out that so-called sustainable plasti...

Optimization of cold chains can halve food waste

03 June 2024

Almost a third of the food produced globally each year is wasted, while around 800 million people suffer from hunger, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). A new study from the U...

Supermarkets reveal strategies for healthier choices

27 May 2024

Dutch supermarkets are committed to creating a healthier and more sustainable country. After five years of intensive research, they, along with the University of Groningen (RUG) and Wageningen University & Research (WUR)...

Major cost increase for chicken due to ECC welfare standards

23 May 2024

A new study reveals shocking cost increases for chicken meat in the EU due to stricter animal welfare standards. The introduction of the European Chicken Commitment (ECC) threatens not only to raise prices but also to ha...

Accelerating the protein transition: six key strategies

23 May 2024

The Dutch food industry faces a significant challenge: the way we produce and consume proteins is no longer sustainable. Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is leading the search for sustainable, fair, and balance...

Unique billboard plants flowers for bees

22 May 2024

Bonduelle introduces a unique billboard in Eindhoven. This billboard, made entirely of soil, features a poster embedded with flower seeds. When it rains, these seeds will sprout and grow into flowers, raising awareness f...

Dutch growers focus on locally grown chickpeas

21 May 2024

A breakthrough in Dutch agriculture: for the first time, chickpeas are being grown on a large scale in the Netherlands. This week, growers in various regions including Groningen, Limburg, and Flevoland have started plant...

5 benefits of steam boiler rental for food producers

21 May 2024

Efficient and reliable assets are essential in the food industry for smooth and successful production. For food producers, renting steam boilers offers several advantages that enhance their operational flexibility. Here ...

26 food companies in Gelderland join forces

16 May 2024

Twenty-six food production companies in Gelderland have further consolidated their efforts within the new collaborative venture, the Food Production Cluster. This initiative was officially announced at a meeting on May 1...

Online edition May 2024 | Food Safety

13 May 2024

On January 1, 2026, new allergen policy will take effect in the Netherlands. The Dutch directive is the result of close consultation between the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport, FNLI, CBL, NVWA ...

Vitelco merges heritage with innovative technology

13 May 2024

Bij Vitelco in Den Bosch, kalfsvleesproducent en onderdeel van de PALI Group, worden wekelijks ruim 7.500 kalveren geslacht. Met zulke aantallen, afnemers wereldwijd en de hoge hygiëne- en veiligheidseisen is een betrouw...